Naomori Ii

Naomori Ii (1506-1560) was a retainer and general of the Imagawa clan, and was best known for his role in the Battle of Okehazama, where he was killed.

Biography
Naomori Ii was born in Suruga Province, home of the Imagawa clan. He served as a retainer to Ujichika Imagawa, the head of the Imagawa family. Naomori was the father of Naotaka Ii and Naomasa Ii, two future generals of the Tokugawa clan, which was an ally of the Imagawa. Naomori became a commander of Ujichika's heir apparent and eldest son Yoshimoto Imagawa, who was a powerful daimyo who expanded his empire against the Takeda clan, Hojo clan, and Uesugi clan. Naomori took part in the campaign against the Ashikaga Shogunate in 1559-1560, and was one of the many talented officers who led the 35,000 troops marching on the city. Naomasa was in charge of the watchmen during the Battle of Okehazama with the Oda while the Imagawa marched on Kyoto through Owari Prefecture, and was thus responsible for the defense of Yoshimoto's encampment while the patrols scouted around the area. Naomori was beheaded in the battle after calling several troops to arms to defend the camp, and Yoshimoto suffered a similar fate.